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February 8

This Day in History

8 historical events

National Events (6)

2007

Anna Nicole Show model’s death

Anna Nicole Smith, American model and reality TV star, died of an accidental prescription drug overdose at age 39

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2007

Anna Nicole Show model’s death

Anna Nicole Smith, American model and reality TV star, died of an accidental prescription drug overdose at age 39

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1904

Battle of Port Arthur begins

The Russo-Japanese War erupted when Japanese naval forces launched a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lüshunkou) in Manchuria on the night of Feb. 8–9, 1904

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1904

Battle of Port Arthur begins

The Russo-Japanese War erupted when Japanese naval forces launched a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lüshunkou) in Manchuria on the night of Feb. 8–9, 1904

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1587

Mary, Queen of Scots executed

Mary Stuart, former queen of France and of Scotland (and cousin to Queen Elizabeth I of England), was beheaded for treason at Fotheringhay Castle, England

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1587

Mary, Queen of Scots executed

Mary Stuart, former queen of France and of Scotland (and cousin to Queen Elizabeth I of England), was beheaded for treason at Fotheringhay Castle, England

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